South Africa's National Lottery offers a variety of games, providing daily and weekly opportunities for players to win significant jackpots. The games include Daily Lotto, Daily Lotto Plus, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2, each with unique draw schedules and prize structures designed to turn dreams into reality.

For those aiming for a big win, the Daily Lotto boasts a guaranteed jackpot of R350,000, while the newer Daily Lotto Plus offers a guaranteed R150,000. These jackpots are guaranteed to be given away even if no one matches all five numbers. The main Lotto game features an estimated jackpot of R8.5 million, with Lotto Plus 1 estimated at R5 million and Lotto Plus 2 at R7.5 million, offering chances to become a multimillionaire.

Recent draws for Wednesday, 20 May 2026, saw the Daily Lotto numbers as 02, 06, 14, 20, 21, and the Daily Lotto Plus numbers as 05, 09, 11, 12, 15. The Lotto numbers for the same date were 01, 04, 12, 13, 24, 58 with a Bonus Ball of 53. Lotto Plus 1 drew 14, 46, 47, 51, 54, 55 with Bonus Ball 41, and Lotto Plus 2 drew 01, 19, 21, 29, 32, 51 with Bonus Ball 28.

Draws for the Daily Lotto take place every day of the week, Monday to Sunday, around 21:00 SA time. The Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 draws are held twice a week, every Wednesday and Saturday, broadcast on SABC 2 at 20:56 SA time.

Participating in the National Lottery is convenient, with tickets available at nearest participating retailers, on the official National Lottery website (nationallottery.co.za) via computer or mobile, through the National Lottery Mobile App, or via participating banks including FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank, and African Bank. Players can also use the USSD service by dialing *120*7529#.

The Lotto game requires players to choose six numbers between 1 and 52. Initially, the range was 1 to 49 but was increased to 52 on 30 July 2017. A Quick Pick option is available for those who prefer randomly generated numbers. Six numbered balls and an additional Bonus Ball are drawn without replacement. Prizes are awarded for matching at least three numbers, with larger prizes for more matches. Matching all six numbers grants an equal share of the jackpot, with odds of 1 in 20,358,520. If no player matches all six numbers, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw. The entry fee for a Lotto board is R5.00.

Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 offer additional chances to win based on the Lotto draw. For an extra R2.50 per board, players can enter Lotto Plus 1 (introduced 26 November 2003) or Lotto Plus 2 (introduced 30 July 2017). While the odds are the same as the main Lotto draw, prizes are typically slightly lower.

Winners of R50,000 and above receive complimentary trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors. All winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner’s accounts. Lottery ticket sales from outlets close at 20:30 on the day of a draw, and players must be at least 18 years old to participate.

The full weekly schedule of lottery games includes: Daily Lotto every day; PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on Tuesdays and Fridays alongside Daily Lotto; and Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 on Wednesdays and Saturdays, also with Daily Lotto. It is always recommended to confirm official winning numbers on the National Lottery website for 100% verification.